The American College of Physicians (“ACP”) recommends that you see a doctor IF: 1. Pain runs down the leg below the knee 2. The leg, foot, groin or rectal area feels numb 3. Fever, nausea or vomiting, stomachache, weakness, or sweating occurs 4. Bowel or bladder control is lost 5. Pain was caused by an…
Continue readingMany people have low back pain at some time in their lives. It can become chronic, meaning that it comes and goes over months to years. In the “ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE” it is suggested that IF YOU HAVE LOW BACK PAIN: *Do not lift heavy things or do strenuous work *Try to keep doing…
Continue readingIn the previous posting, brain injury lawyer Doug Landau listed Direct Effects of head trauma and brain injuries. In addition to those sometimes permanently disabling effects of an impact or blow involving the skull and brain, the Herndon Reston trial attorney notes that there are “Secondary Effect” which can also be quite devastating to the…
Continue readingTraumatic lesions, whether they are the product of closed or penetrating injuries, and whether they are coup or contra-coup, may be said to have direct effects, and secondary effects. Brain injury lawyer Doug Landau notes that it is important to have an experienced specialist examine and test for the subtle effects of a closed head…
Continue readingWhen the head is struck, it often moves until it is abruptly brought to a stop against a solid object. At this moment, the brain continues moving for a brief instant until it hits the bony prominences inside the now stationary skull. The skull does not give with this impact. The brain does. This is…
Continue readingHerndon-Reston area Brain injury lawyer Doug Landau studied neurology and neurophysiology before attending law school. He recognized that it was important to understand how his clients’ bodies functioned. This Virginia trial lawyer also realized that he needed to have more than just a passing understanding of the medical terminology used in his clients’ records and…
Continue readingClients coming to ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. have noticed the signs for the “Historic Downtown District.” Some have even gone to the train depot to visit the museum and see evidence of the LandauLawShop’s existence for over 120 years ! Others have walked around the little town center and taken pictures at the caboose, old Town…
Continue readingAbrams Landau is contacted in many cases where the injured bicyclist or runner does not know the whereabouts of any witnesses. In cases involving head trauma or brain injury, it is almost impossible for the unconscious cyclist or traumatized members of the peloton to capture information about potential witnesses, passing cars, or investigating officers. Triathlon…
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